Loving Kindness Book, November 16, 2021 by Deborah Underwood

Description

Author: Underwood Deborah

Brand: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Format: Picture Book

Package Dimensions: 14x265x490

Number Of Pages: 40

Release Date: 16-11-2021

Details: Product Description
You are a blessing. / You are beautiful just as you are. / You are loved, / and you love. / You make mistakes, / and it’s okay to make mistakes, / because that’s how you learn.Lyrical and poignant, Loving Kindness encourages us to be tender with ourselves and others, and to open our hearts to the world. This vibrant picture book celebrates connection, compassion, and life.
From School Library Journal
PreS-Gr 3—This poetic picture book celebrates loving yourself and others. “You are a blessing./ You are beautiful just as you are./ You are loved, and you love./ You make mistakes,/ and it’s okay to make mistakes,/ because that’s how you learn.” The lyrical text repeats a series of positive phrases, and people and animals are grouped together; the story includes examples of acceptance and kindness. Double-page spreads include collages of life set against backgrounds of nature and sky, depicting the interconnectivity of all things. Growth is shown as the characters progress from baby to school-age. VERDICT The encouraging text and montage of colorful artwork will be appreciated when shared one-on-one with a child.—Tanya Boudreau, Cold Lake P.L., Alta.
Review
“This poetic picture book celebrates loving yourself and others.” ―
School Library Journal
About the Author
Deborah Underwood grew up in Walla Walla, Washington. She is the author of many books for children, including the
New York Times bestselling
The Quiet Book. When she’s not writing, you might find her singing in a chamber choir, playing a ukulele, walking around in Golden Gate Park, baking vegan cookies, or petting any dogs, cats, pigs, or turkeys that happen to be nearby.

Tim Hopgood is the illustrator of
What a Wonderful World,
Moon River,
Singing in the Rain,
Walking in a Winter Wonderland, and many other popular picture books. He lives with his family in North Yorkshire, England.